Gators coach Jim McElwain and defensive line coach Chris Rumph met with Polite a few days before he went to California. Coming off his trip to UF last weekend, Polite told SEC Country in a video interview that he knew nothing about USC.

“I’m considering them, but they have to show me a lot,” Polite said. “I’m very solid with coach Rumph and coach Mac.”

Rumph will likely visit Polite this week to reinforce Florida’s standing. The 6-foot-3, 250-pounder is ranked the No. 31 strongside defensive end in the nation.